she just returned from mexico she wanted to spend new year's with her family. sadly, she would not have that opportunity. >>> thank you. there are several the d.u.i. checkpoints years eve crowds. make sure that you to not to drink and drive. to do so. several departments have set up d-u- i chekpoints throughout the including checkpoints in san rafael, pacifica, san remember to celebrate that start of 20-13 safely and if you drink. don't drive. >>> 20-12 was a huge year for tech. among other things.there was a big lawsuit involving apple and samsung. facebook went public, and kron 4 tech reporter gabe slate gives us a look back. >> reporter: stop online piracy act...or 'sopa'.. activated an online protest.. and the web cried censorship.it was protest. with petitions calling for and organized boycotts. and wouldn't you know, that it worked! ahhh.. the power of organized internet community. (opening bell) >> reporter: >>> when facebook went public it was the most hyped stock ip0 - however many lost money when it opened at $38 but that was much overvalued. and drop